Cima Grande - Via Grohmann / Hainz 2019
Cortina d'Ampezzo
New route on South Face of Cima Grande, bolted by Cristoph Hainz and Gerda Schwienbacher by 08.06.2019
Alpine Climbing Difficult
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 275 m
- Descent
- 279 m
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
Difficulty V- or IV A0 (mandatory IV), 47 rope lengths, 1050m climbing route, 600m altitude difference. Protection: glue in bolts and normal bolts, all belay stations are glue in bolts or belay chains. A stand can be found at an hourglass and another at a rocky outcrop. Material: 12 quickdraws, some 120cm slings, rappel device and a couple locking carabiners, 50m single rope and a couple of prusiks. Time: 6-9 hours for a classic rope team of 2 people. Acces: from the Auronzo hut 25min. Descent: via the Normal Route 2,5-3 hrs. Character: very enjoyable climbing in mostly good rock over spikes, towers, ledges and gorges.
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Difficulty
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Bivy Kit
- Quickdraws
- Climbing Shoes